From the Minnesota State Council
Special news
For Immediate Release:
Gentlemen:
I hope that this finds you well.
Below you will find a statement today from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson on
the election of Pope Francis.
Please share it with your Brother Knights as you see fit.
Fraternally,
Bob Penas
Publicity Director/State Warden
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and the 1.8 million members of the
Knights of Columbus extend cordial best wishes and prayers to our
newly elected pope. The election of Pope Francis - the first pope from
the American hemisphere - highlights the fact that America is the
continent of baptized Christians, and a place of central importance to
the faith today. Pope Francis is well known also for his emphasis on
charity - the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. Both in our
efforts for evangelization and in our charitable work, we will strive
with him to bring the light of Christ to the people of our continent
during his historic pontificate.
Watch Supreme Knight Anderson on Fox and Friends
Knights of Columbus Prayer Campaign During Papal Transition
Ask Catholics to sign online pledge to pray and to tweet prayer commitment to
the pope
The Knights are asking people to record their pledge to pray at
www.PrayerfortheChurch.com
The names of those who have made the pledge online will be brought to the
Installation Mass for the new pope. In addition, physical prayer cards are
available from the Knights of Columbus for use by parishes, schools or local
Knights of Columbus councils. Cards can be ordered by emailing
communications@kofc.org
The Knights are also encouraging people to send their prayerful support to
Pope Benedict XVI directly by tweeting "I am praying for you" and the hashtag
#prayerforthechurch to the pope's twitter account @pontifex
The prayer, written by Knights of Columbus Supreme Chaplain Archbishop
William Lori of Baltimore, reads:
"O Lord Jesus Christ , Supreme Pastor of Your Church,
we thank you for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI
and the selfless care with which he has led us
as Successor of Peter, and Your Vicar on earth.
Good Shepherd, who founded Your Church
on the rock of Peter's faith
and have never left Your flock untended,
look with love upon us now,
and sustain Your Church in faith, hope, and charity.
Grant, Lord Jesus, in Your boundless love for us,
a new Pope for Your Church
who will please You by his holiness
and lead us faithfully to You,
who are the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen."
***State Convention 2013 - Get forms in***
The Convention registration materials are available for downloading and
printing at the following links. DD's please follow up with your Grand Knights
to help speed up the registration process.
Also there are still many Grand Knights who are not using the State email
system and might be unaware of this timely material.
The forms can be found on the front page of the State website or for your
convenience from the forms page.
or they are also located at the Host website
or for your greatest convenience we have put them in the following
zip file:
State Convention Registration Packet (ZIP FILE)
Happening this Saturday
You can still register now and at the door!!
Archdiocesan Men’s Conference
“Marathon, Not a Sprint”
March 16, 2013
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Date(s):
Saturday, March 16, 2013
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Time(s):
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Location: University of St. Thomas Field House
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More Info: Archdiocese website
Register online today!
Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.
—Hebrews 12:1
Inspiring talks, followed by faith testimonies, concluding
with Keynote address by Archbishop John C. Nienstedt.
Mass will be celebrated at 8 AM, preceded at 7:00 AM by
Eucharistic Adoration and an opportunity for Confession.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration; Reconciliation &
Registration
8:00 AM Mass;
9:00 AM -12:00 p.m. Conference (Reconciliation will also
be held during conference)
Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Marriage, Family, and Life.
Please share with all in your address books